Steps Involved in Executive Search Process



 Executive search or we can say headhunting is a process of hiring candidates for senior-level or executive positions. The process is conducted in a systematic manner, giving applicants a feel of the company’s culture before selection. 


Hiring an ideal candidate for a senior-level position is not easy. Companies have to find the candidate from depths of the talent pool and search for the best to fill senior-level positions. It involves various steps which have to be processed successfully for finding and hiring the ideal candidate. 


Analyse Position Requirements


Firstly, start your search process as per your requirements. For finding a suitable candidate, analyse and understand the need of the organisation, goals, mission and expectations from leadership roles. Also, to start the process effectively, determine the skills, abilities, and knowledge required for an open position. 


Decide the Quality You Seek in Suitable Candidates


If you want to find the ideal candidate as per the company’s requirements, you have to develop a customised brief for the position. You have to gather specific information like candidate requirements, including experience, qualifications and responsibilities. Once you are done with this, research to find relevant talent who fulfils the required skill set, experience and qualifications. To do that, recruiters must have expertise in human resource management along with wide connections in the market. 


Attract Candidates  


The executive search is a different and difficult process as compared to filling low and mid-level positions. So, you need special strategies to attract candidates towards such coveted job profiles. After making the list of ideal candidates, contact them to find the best one for your requirement. You can also tap into their network and be in touch with these candidates to engage with them effectively. 


Hiring a top-tier candidate needs a highly personalised approach. Try to contact them through their LinkedIn profile or via Email to take action and schedule a call at their convenience. To persuade them, you have to understand their goals and interests as C-type candidates do not spend time searching for new opportunities.

 

Evaluate Ideal Candidates 


Evaluating candidates for executive roles is an important step. Proper or thorough evaluation may not be a norm to fill junior-level positions. But for senior-level positions, it is imperative. Various assessment tools are available online by which you can check their strengths, weaknesses, skills and even personality. By using these tools, recruiters can easily find out the hard and soft skills of the candidate. 


Finally the Selection


Once the assessment and interview process is done, the organisation hires preferred candidates after conducting a background verification process. 


The process is not complete until the candidate joins the organisation. You have to do regular conversations and periodic follow-ups to allow a smooth onboarding process. 


Conclusion 


Finding an ideal candidate for a C-type role requires skills and knowledge of each step. Many organisations want staffing companies to provide them with executive search services in India. If you are one of those organisations, consider joining hands with Kutumbh HRCare (Kaam Matlab Kutumbh)- an HR consulting service provider to various brands. It helps find an ideal senior-level executive for your organisation. Contact Now!

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